Joint Committee on Tactical Shelters Bi-Annual Meeting with Industry & Exhibition November 3, 2009 Darell Jones Team Leader Shelters and Collective Protection Team Combat Support Equipment 1
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Purpose Provide an information brief of current and future shelter initiatives focused at the tactical and expeditionary level within the Marine Corps Issues not being addressed: In-depth details about each new initiative 2
Mission To serve as the Commandant's principal agent for acquisition and sustainment of systems and equipment used by the Operating Forces to accomplish their war fighting mission. Tent Enhancements 3
MCSC & PEO Relationship ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY RESEARCH, DEVELOENT & ACQUISITION PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER LAND SYSTEMS COMMANDER MARCORSYSCOM Deputy Commanders SIAT & RM Executive Director Ass t Commanders CT,, LCL MTVR / LVSR CAC2S EFV LW 155 MPC JLTV PGD 09 Operational Forces Support PGD 10 Information Systems & Infrastructure Total Force Information Tech Systems Common Computing Resources USMC Network & Infrastructure Services USMC Enterprise Information Technology Servc PGD 11 MAGTF C2 Integrations M 111 MAGTF C2 Systems M 112 Radar Systems M 113 Air Defense Weapons Systems M 114 Net Enabled C2 Systems PGD 12 Communications Intelligence & Networking M 121 Counter RCIED EW Systems M 122 Communications Networking Systems M 123 Intelligence Systems PGD 13 Infantry Weapons Systems M 131 Reconnaissance & Amphibious Raids M 132 Infantry Weapons M 133 Anti-Armor Systems M 134 Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad PGD 14 Armor and Fire Support Systems M 141 Fire Support Systems M 142 Tank Systems M 143 Assault Amphibious Vehicle Systems M 144 Evolutionary Firing Systems PGD 15 Ground Transport and Engineer Systems M 151 Motor Transport M 152 Engineer Systems M 153 Expeditionary Power Systems PGD 16 Combat Equipment and Support Systems M 161 Test, Measurement & Diagnostic Equip M 162 Infantry Combat Equipment M 163 Combat Support Equipment Ammunition Systems (VA) Robotic Systems (MI) Light Armored Vehicles (MI) Training Systems (FL) GCSS (VA) G/ATOR MC2I Systems Integration Team M 135 Optics & Non-Lethal 4
Team Mission Statement Provide the material solutions (including: rigid wall shelters, soft wall shelters, collective protection, camouflage and respective supporting equipment) to protect the operating forces from observation, environments and combat hazards. 5
SECNAV Energy Statement 1. Change contracting policies to include the fully burdened cost of fuel and energy costs to be used as criteria. 2. Green Carrier Strike Group conducts local operations by 2012, and sail the Great Green Fleet by 2016. 3. By 2015, reduce commercial vehicle petroleum use by 50% (biofuels, flex fuels, electric vehicles). 4. By 2020, 50% of shore energy will be provided by alternative sources. 5. By 2020, 50% of total energy consumption will be from alternative sources. (Currently using 17 percent renewable energy) 14 October 2009 Naval Energy Forum 6
USMC Energy Out-takes 13 August 2009: USMC Energy Summit Create an USMC Energy Efficiency Office Go to OEF AOR to get initial assessment 30 September 2009: Concurrence for establishment of Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Policy Office as CMC Special Staff Division Mission is to: analyze, develop, and direct the Marine Corps energy strategy in order to optimize expeditionary capabilities across all warfighting functions. Sep: USMC Energy Team conducts assessment in OEF AOR Oct: Naval Energy Forum 2010 - Planned USMC Energy Symposium with industry 2010 - Planned follow-up OEF Energy Assessment 7
Tent Enhancements Liners Tent Liners in next generation tents for improved insulation Foaming Foam application to tents in theater Applied in OIF Environmental and safety issues have halted foaming in OEF Solar Panels Solar panel overlay for energy collection under evaluation Evaluations underway by USMC, Army, and USAF Included in NetZero JCTD 8
Conclusions No near term silver bullets can provide significant efficiency gains Potential near-term opportunities to Lighten the Load / increase Force Protection Camp design and planning Tactical Water Purification / Lightweight Water Purification Systems Rechargeable batteries vice one-time use batteries Continued emphasis on R&D (mid-term) and S&T (far term) for future capabilities 9
Rigid Wall Shelters Communication Electronics Equipment Maintenance Complex Communication Electronics Equipment Maintenance Complex 12 Work Stations R&D Composites EMI 10
Combat Tent Re-compete of current Combat Tent with DSCP Evaluate the feasibility of reducing to 5.5 lbs Maintain durability Minimal cost impact 11
Arctic Tent Replacing the current 1950 legacy 10 Man Arctic Tent Squad size Tent (13 Man) Objective 300 sq ft/61 lbs Request for Proposal anticipated 3 rd Q FY210 12
General Purpose Tent Anticipated release of new RFP unknown 13
Camouflage Two-sided net (Woodland & Desert) Using ULCANS specification Standard ULCANS test protocols Testing begins during 3rdQ 2010 14
Consolidation Total asset visibility of equipment Minimize Maverick shelters within the Marine Corps Reduce total number of shelters required 15
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